THE TALLEST MAN ON EARTH SHARES “COLORS” FIRST NEW MUSIC IN THREE YEARS FALL US TOUR DATES ANNOUNCED
Swedish singer-songwriter The Tallest Man On Earth aka Kristian Matsson is announcing a 2026 US fall tour today and the song “Colors”, his first new music in nearly three years. Recorded by Mattson in his home studio, the song whirls and swirls with his violin, guitar playing and signature croon. Yearning for the verdant inspiration of summer, head below to listen and watch the song’s new video featuring handheld camera footage from Kristian and his crew on a recent run of European shows.
Watch/Listen to “Colors”: https://thetallestmanonearth.ffm.to/colors
The Tallest Man On Earth has captivated audiences using “every inch of his long guitar cord to roam the stage: darting around, crouching, stretching, hip-twitching, perching briefly and jittering away…” (The New York Times). His tour this fall begins October 15 in North Carolina and snakes through the East and West coasts, ending in Phoenix on November 15. Head below to check out all upcoming tour dates.
Critics often draw comparisons between The Tallest Man on Earth and Bob Dylan, citing similarities in both songwriting and vocal style. Matsson himself has acknowledged Dylan's influence, revealing that he started listening to him at the age of fifteen. Fascinated by Dylan's covers, he delved into their origins, which gradually introduced him to early American folk artists like Pete Seeger and Woody Guthrie. However, Matsson is quick to distance himself from being part of any specific tradition, stating, “I don’t want to be part of a tradition. I just want to do what feels natural to me. This is how I play, and this is how I write songs.”
His 2023 album ‘Henry St.’ marks the first time Matsson recorded an album in a band setting. As described by Matsson, it’s the “most me album yet, because it covers so many of the different noises in my head. Having been away from it taught me that making music and performing is what I’m doing for the rest of my life, and I’m so grateful for it. It has given me new confidence and playfulness. This is what I do. It’s unconditional.”
TOUR DATES
June 26 – Glumserud, Sweden @ Kullens Gårdsfest 2026
June 27 – Gullabo, Sweden @ Folk Från Skogen 2026
July 11 – Tänndalen, Sweden @ Musikkväll På Kalfjäll 2026
July 29 – Gysinge, Sweden @ Gysinge Live
Aug 26 – Dublin, Ireland @ National Concert Hall
Aug 27 – Cork, Ireland @ Live At St. Luke’s
Aug 28 – Bangor, United Kingdom – Open House Festival 2026
Aug 29 – Kilkenny, Ireland @ Cathedral Church of St. Canice & Round Tower
Oct 15 - Saxapahaw, NC @ Haw River Ballroom
Oct 16 – Asheville, NC @ Orange Peel
Oct 17 – Washington DC @ Lincoln Theatre
Oct 18 – Glenside, PA @ Keswick Theatre
Oct 20 – New York, NY @ Webster Hall
Oct 21 – Boston, MA @ Royale
Oct 23 – Toronto, ON @ Massey Hall
Oct 24 – Ann Arbor, MI @ The Ark
Oct 25 – Ann Arbor, MI @ The Ark
Oct 27 – Madison, WI @ Majestic Theatre
Oct 28 – Maquoketa, IA @ Codfish Hollow Barnstormers
Oct 29 – Chicago, IL @ Thalia Hall
Oct 30 – St. Paul, MN @ Palace Theatre
Nov 1 – Boulder, CO @ Boulder Theatre
Nov 2 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Commonwealth
Nov 4 – Boise, ID @ Treefort Music Hall
Nov 5 – Seattle, WA @ The Crocodile
Nov 6 – Vancouver, BC @ Commodore
Nov 8 – Portland, OR @ Revolution Hall
Nov 10 – San Francisco, CA @ Palace of Fine Arts
Nov 11 – Los Angeles, CA @ Lodge Room
Nov 12 – Los Angeles, CA @ Lodge Room
Nov 14 – San Diego, CA @ Observatory North Park Theatre
Nov 15 – Phoenix, AZ @ Musical Instrument Museum